Plaintiffs say new Prattville Library policies remain unconstitutional
The new policy supports the removal of LGBTQ books.
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Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session
A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up.
Minnesota bans LGBTQ+ book bans as Alabama’s censorship campaign escalates
Minnesota passes law banning censorship of LGBTQ+ books, contrasting Alabama's record book bans and restrictive laws.
Libraries will lose state funding without policies to restrict ‘inappropriate’ material
It's still unclear—even to board member John Wahl—who decides what material is inappropriate for minors.
Prattville Library board will seek level funding amid controversy, lawsuits
Almost all of the money from the city and county goes towards operations.
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See recent postsWhy we’re suing the Prattville Library board
Parents are the best judges of what books are appropriate for their children, not politicians.
Prattville library pulls 60 books for review based on Clean Up Alabama list
Interim director Tammy Bear told APR the books have not been removed from the collection, but have been temporarily taken off the catalog.
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See recent postsDevice filter mandates are costly, ineffective for protecting Alabama kids
Some proposals are far too broad and overreaching. One of these proposals has earned some support in the Legislature.
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See recent postsThe dangerous game of political theater in Alabama
A surge in legislation seeks to control and dominate the rights and freedoms of individuals.
Huntsville-Madison Library updates policies to “uphold intellectual freedom”
As challenges have popped up at libraries across the state, the Huntsville system has become the focus of controversy multiple times.